🤩 Ford Focus 4: no longer a bestseller and not a secondary hero. Why and what about its reliability?

We have reviews of the 2nd and 3rd generation Ford Focus on our channel. These cars were and remain popular and in demand. But the 4th generation Ford Focus against their background has become somehow alien and incomprehensible. So, in this review we will try to tell everything about the 4th generation Ford Focus and its reliability. This 4th generation Ford Focus was imported only from Europe and only with mileage. So, let's meet the 4th Focus. So, the 4th generation Focus has been produced sin

ce 2018. The model range includes a traditional five-door hatchback and station wagon. There is a separate Active version. In this case, the body has crossover linings around the perimeter made of unpainted plastic. The Focus sedan went to the Asian markets, but left the North American market, it seems, for good. At first glance, it may seem that the 4th generation Ford Focus is losing the battle for the hearts of buyers to its competitors, such as the Megane 4 and 7th Golf. But in reality there

are not much fewer of these cars on the roads and in advertisements. Judging by the advertisements, it is about 20% less than the Megane and Golf. Therefore, we can consider the 4th generation Ford Focus relevant and popular. Let's go through its technical stuffing and take one minute and say that the 4th generation Ford Focus has become smarter and more packed with technology. That is, in rich trim levels LED headlights and systems based on front cameras appeared, such as recognition of steeri

ng signs in the lane and, together with radar, adaptive cruise control. Well, a few words about the headlights. Sometimes the eyelashes of the daytime running lights begin to blink within 10 seconds after being turned on. This has already been sorted out. The headlight control unit is to blame and needs to be replaced. It’s just not sold in retail, you’ll have to look for it and order it. About the durability of the Ford interior, we can say that it does not age and does not show serious mileage

. Welcome! There are no special problems going on here. The multimedia system supports mirroring the smartphone screen via the CarPlay or Android Auto application. These machines are also equipped with modems. If you insert a SIM card from a local mobile operator into them and do a little magic, you can control some of the car’s functions from your smartphone using Ford’s proprietary app. This all needs a little magic, but it will work. Well, now let's move on to the engines. There was a revolut

ion under the hood of the 4th generation Ford Focus. All Ecoboosts have become 3-cylinder, yes, not counting the engine that is installed on the Ford Focus ST. The one-liter Ecoboost engines, which received the 4th generation Ford Focus, please with some improvements. To begin with, we note that the basis, namely the cylinder block and crankshaft, remain the same. Let us remember that the cylinder block is cast iron, but the timing belt, which was bathed in oil, has finally disappeared. It was i

mmersed in oil. Ford engineers finally listened to the experts and replaced this belt with a chain. But still, the small strap, which was immersed in oil, remained. This drives a variable displacement oil pump. There is also a mechanism for shutting off one of the cylinders in the cylinder head, and the oil filling volume is 4.6 liters. A mild hybrid version also appeared in a very compromise design. Instead of a generator, a hefty starter-generator is used, which is connected to the crankshaft

pulley by an attachment poly V-belt. It is powered by a small battery and they have a separate 48 volt electrical system. In general, this motor helps to rotate towards the crankshaft and recovers energy during the coasting movement. The second petrol engine is also a 3-cylinder with a volume of 1.5 liters. This engine has an aluminum cylinder block and a timing chain drive. The cylinder head also has a system for shutting off one of the cylinders. The system is the same as in 1-liter engines wi

th conventional camshafts. However, the rockers of all four valves of the first cylinder are equipped with a mechanism for opening them. The oil pump with two stages of performance is driven from the balance shaft, which in turn is connected to the crankshaft of the gear drive. Oil filling volume is 5,250 liters. We searched diligently and for a long time for information about the reliability of these updated 1.5-liter engines. New, that is, updated 1.5-liter EKBust engines do not die from oil c

ontamination with lint and dust from the timing belt. That is, the chain turned out to be the right decision. By the way, the 1.5-liter EKBust is more popular in Europe than the 1.0-liter EKBust. This is probably due to the fact that the 1.0-liter EKBust is associated with something dying. Be sure to write in the comments how you are doing with these motors. In particular, write about the 1.5-liter engine. By the way, the 1.5-liter EKBust also received rational cuts at the very top of the block

between the cylinders, so this engine was not noticed to blow out the cylinder head gasket. Even his timing chain does not stretch at the moment. By the way, a timing chain can be purchased to order with a long waiting period of about a month, and the cost is $300. For a 1.5-liter EKBust engine, oil with a viscosity of 5W-20 with a certain tolerance is suitable. Here he is. We would also like to mention one more 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine with a power of 122 horsepower. This is still t

he same 1.5-liter ECBust, only instead of a chain there is the same belt that circulates oil. Well, now let's talk about diesel engines. The fourth generation Ford Focus introduces and offers you a 1.5-liter diesel engine, or rather a turbodiesel. Now no TDCI. Today it is called EcoBlue. This engine has a light alloy cylinder block, as well as a dry timing belt. So, according to the regulations, changing this belt once every 10 years or once every 230 thousand kilometers is the regulation for Eu

rope. But for countries with more severe conditions it is 160 thousand kilometers. And there is no urea injection system in the EcoBlue engine. This turbodiesel has two counter-USRs, the intercooler is built into the intake manifold, and is cooled with antifreeze. Fuel system from Bosch. There is a small chain in the cylinder head that connects the camshafts. There is a two stage oil pump here. Regarding the service oil volume. Before July 29, 2017, the service oil volume was 3.9 liters, after 6

.2 liters. The difference is almost 30%. It is not clear why this happened, but both volumes and date appear in the catalogues. The volume is almost always marked with a sticker on the inside of the hood. This motor is again French - it is a DV5, continuing the history of all those HDIs that appeared in the 2000s. By the way, on the valve cover, which is the upper part of the camshaft bed, you will see the letters FOMOCO and the logos of two French automakers. By the way, the kit with a timing b

elt, a pair of rollers and a pump for all these 1.5-liter diesel engines for Ford, Peugeot, Citroen, Opel and even a couple of Toyota models are exactly the same. The 1.5 Ecoblue engines and their French counterparts 1.5 HDI initially received a weak camshaft chain. It literally tore, and the engine received fatal damage. To solve this problem, French and, probably, German specialists strengthened and improved all components of the cylinder head. That is, the changes affected not only the chain.

By the way, the width of the old one is 7 mm, and the reinforced one has a width of 8 mm. The camshaft gears were also updated and the valves were even improved. You can distinguish between old and improved motors in the following way. We remove this decorative cover, remove the injectors, remove the plastic that is under this cover. Here, to the right of the filler neck, there will be a number. Now, of course, we can’t sort it all out, because the car is not ours, we simply can’t. But, in prin

ciple, when you choose a car, you can get to this number. If the numbers are like this - 98 126 472 80, then the cylinder head is an old model with a weird chain. If the numbers are like this - 98 305 804 80, then the cylinder head is improved. What to do if the cylinder head is an old model? Everything needs to be replaced with a new top cover, both camshafts, the chain with its tensioner, and related little things, such as plugs and seals. At current prices , repairs are such that it is almost

easier to buy a contract engine or cylinder head assembly. In general, this is the moment that overshadows the operation of a huge number of models with Eco, Blue and Blue, HDI, and fourth-generation Ford Focus engines. Just one model among many. By the way, if among our viewers there are people who installed a new camshaft chain on old camshafts, then be sure to write in the comments how this solution works. Let's communicate more closely and communicate. Well, what would I like to say? This e

ngine must be filled with oil of viscosity 0, with a certain tolerance M2C952A1. Also, the fourth generation Ford Focus received a 2-liter turbodiesel. This is a Ford product , that is, 2.0 Eco, Blue. It has a cast iron cylinder block, a 16-valve cylinder head, a two-stage oil pump, also a dual-circuit EGR system, and an oil filling volume of 6.4 liters. Although the total oil volume is 7.2 liters, Ford engineers found where to screw up. The timing belt of this engine is bathed in oil, and accor

ding to the regulations it must be changed once every 10 years or once every 240 thousand kilometers. Naturally, no engine will last that long, because there is a case of this belt jumping, there is a case of this belt breaking. In addition, this belt contaminates the oil with wear products. These wear products settle in the oil channels and clog the oil intake. In Europe, servicemen change this timing belt once every 90 thousand kilometers on this wonderful engine and change it with the oil pum

p belt. In addition to the list of standard consumables such as the tensioner and pump, the entire front cover must be replaced, since the crankshaft oil seal is located in it. In Europe they sell a whole set of all the parts necessary to replace the timing belt in a 2-liter turbodiesel, but here we have to assemble everything separately. In general, this motor was created and intended for buses, torneos and transit. It pulls cool and cheerfully, but is too heavy for a Focus 4. A 2-liter turbodi

esel must be filled with oil with a viscosity of 0W-30 with a specific tolerance. And if the engine was produced after August 15, 2021, then the viscosity is 5W-30 with a different tolerance. Well, now let's talk about the automatic transmissions that the 4th generation Ford Focus received. We will talk about classic hydromechanical transmissions. The fact is that Ford abandoned PowerShift and, instead of a preselective, together with GM developed transmissions that could be assembled by ZF or A

isin. To be honest, it would be better if it were so, because the branded 8F24 and 8F35 turned out to be somewhat twitchy and nervous. They switched with their backs on cars that had just rolled off the assembly line. But in fairness, it must be said that the firmware was changed several times. This means that at the very least, the firmware somehow helped this transmission run smoother. Some owners who bought a three-year-old 4th generation Ford Focus from Europe noticed that their transmission

was 2021. This means that the machines were replaced under warranty. On the one hand, this is good, but on the other hand, it gives rise to certain thoughts. The 8F24 automatic is designed to transmit torque up to 240 Nm, 8F35 and 8F40 – up to 350-400 Nm. The first machine is paired with gasoline engines, and the second is paired with diesel engines. They are also different in terms of hardware. The 8F24 has four planetary gears, while the 8F35 and 8F40 only have two. Such a transmission elemen

t as a freewheel, also known as an overrunning clutch, can be switched off in these transmissions. Moreover, the 8F24 has an electromagnetic shutdown mechanism, while the 8F35 has a hydraulic one. Both transmissions have electric oil pumps to keep the entire unit running when the start-stop system shuts down the engine. The pumps are vane type, like in power steering pumps or like the latest engine oil pumps. In addition, the 8F24 has a pump with variable capacity. Obviously, you are very intere

sted in how long these machines last. So, not very long, about 200 thousand kilometers. Sometimes problems begin at 120 thousand kilometers. Four year old Focus 8F35 transmissions have their planetary gears falling apart, but not before they start chipping away. The 8F24 transmission was subject to a recall campaign in 2020 . The selective freewheel was just changed in it. That is, the transmission had problems with the parking mechanism. That is, the car in parking mode could simply roll away.

There were also problems, reverse gear would not engage. So, these problems mainly affected the Ford Escape in the North American market. Dealers fixed these problems under warranty. These transmissions are filled with Mercan ULV oil, which has cheaper analogues. This transmission has two filters. One near the valve body, the second near the oil pump. These filters are not detailed separately from the original and are not sold separately. In general, they are changed during transmission overhaul

. But there are non-original filters, although it is currently difficult to buy them. There is also a 6F15 transmission. It was installed only in tandem with a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter engine, which we briefly told you about today. This machine has a filter inside, but the reliability is average. Ford Focus 4 was also equipped with three different manual transmissions. What to note here? Noteworthy is the DuraShift B+ transmission, which was installed in tandem with a 1.5-liter turbo engine

. It may make muffled rustling and clanging noises. This is the rustling sound of the front input shaft bearing. Apart from rustling, nothing bad happens with this transmission. And we have an announcement. The AutoStrong company invites car mechanics, storekeepers and auto parts sales specialists to join our team, because we are rapidly expanding. Knowledge and understanding of the car's structure is important. Experience is welcome. If you have no experience, we will teach you everything. We h

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nts. You definitely need a motorcycle at AutoStrong. Links in the description. Well, now we’ll go to the service station to talk in more detail about the technical part of this car. Well, we are at the service station and continue. As you understand, the oldest Ford Focus of the 4th generation is already 5 years old. There were problems with automatic transmissions, and there were also problems with engines. But no one remembers about the suspension. There are McVerson struts at the front. These

original lower steel arms are expensive, cost $400, and silent blocks and ball joints for them are sold only from non-original manufacturers. Non-original levers will cost $120-180, stabilizer struts are also expensive - $200, and non-original ones - from $10 to $50. The rear suspension of the 4th generation Ford Focus is of two types - with a torsion beam and three levers for each wheel. That is, or. What does this depend on? Not on engine power, as is usually the case, but on the configuratio

n. There are six varieties. For example, independent suspension will be in the VINIAL configuration, while Titanium and ActiveX will have a torsion beam. Although it seems that starting from 2020, cars with 2-liter engines received wishbone suspension, and all the younger ones, that is, cars with junior engines, received a torsion beam. In general, Ford was not systematic in this regard. The beam has only two silent blocks and each costs $260. This trailing arm silent block costs $60, it is avai

lable only as the original, but you will have to wait a month. You will also have to order and wait for wishbones and even silent blocks for them. The same applies to wheel bearings. Rear wheel bearings are expensive, costing $300. You'll have to wait too. There are no replacements, there are replacements only for the front bearings. The same goes for shock absorbers. In general, suspension parts for the 4th generation Ford Focus are in short supply, and this must be taken into account. Ford Foc

us has its own army of fans who are willing to put up with some of its features. Perhaps the saddest one is the most popular 1.5 Ecoblue engine. Its earliest version involved replacing half of the cylinder head so that the chains would not break there. It's sad, but you can just wait for a newer car. In general, if you want us to make cool reviews like this, then we definitely need your support. Click the bell, like, be sure to subscribe to our channel, write comments, share this video on social

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